Watervliet Elementary School’s Drama Club performed their Winter Showcase on Jan. 16 — opening with an energetic full cast dance routine from the musical, Hairspray.
About two dozen students appeared in three short skits based on condensed versions of the Wizard of Oz, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, Rapunzel. The entire cast performed “The Candy Man” a song featured in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Bravo to all aspiring actors, singers and dancers!
A shout-out also to the WES Art Club and adviser Abby Lammon for their assistance with scenery and costume. Thank you to Drama Club Director Andrew Cowie for sharing your talents and encouragement with students!
WES Drama Club
The Wizard of Oz cast members
- Dorothy: Juliet Kushnick
- Auntie Em: Arya Brand
- Glinda: Amelia Jamison
- Munchkin: Valerie Brooks
- Scarecrow: Ella Fuhri
- Tin Man: Julie Truscello
- Lion: Desinay Brown
- Wizard: A’Nyla Simmons
- Flying Monkey: Callie Lewis
- Wicked Witch: Gabriella Kleinhans
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory cast members
- Willy Wonka: JJ Mele
- Charlie: Tyler Wagner
- Grandma: Arianna Bruno
- Violet: Nalani Burns
- Veruca: Alaynna Turbides
- Michelle: Trinity Halpin
- Augustus: Hailey Jones
Rapunzel cast members
- Rapunzel: Dirmwa Golji
- Witch: Mairyn Rosado Rosario
- Prince: Taha Haydari
- Wife: Valentina Keller
- Husband: Tristan Reilly